Strategic Planning Lead - AI-Powered Forecasting & Growth

Cisco Systems, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a strategic planning professional to help evaluate opportunities, develop plans, and guide investments. You will work with leaders across the company to analyze market trends, assess risks, and recommend approaches aligning with Cisco’s long-term goals.

You will use AI and advanced analytics to explore scenarios, improve planning processes, and connect research to actionable recommendations for Cisco’s priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in corporate strategy, business planning, operations, or management consulting.
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and evaluating growth opportunities.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support plans that connect Cisco’s long-term goals with near-term priorities.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build forecasts, financial models, and scenarios to evaluate investments and resource decisions.
• Collaborate with teams across Cisco to coordinate priorities, timelines, and resources.
• Apply AI and advanced analytics to improve research, forecasting, and planning.
• Review performance metrics, identify gaps, and recommend changes to improve results.
• Contribute to annual and multi-year planning, including setting targets and measuring outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations to leaders in a clear, practical way.
• Identify ways to simplify planning processes and improve collaboration across teams.
• Evaluate how changes in technology, markets, and customer priorities may affect future plans.

Skills

Market research

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Scenario planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Presenting to leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MBA

PhD

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc is seeking a strategic planning professional to help evaluate opportunities, develop plans, and guide investments. You will work with leaders across the company to analyze market trends, assess risks, and recommend approaches aligning with Cisco’s long-term goals.

You will use AI and advanced analytics to explore scenarios, improve planning processes, and connect research to actionable recommendations for Cisco’s priorities.